
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NCCU Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (47 Rentals)
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Room in House on Formosa Ave

Icon Downtown Durham

Reserve @ Blu Townhomes

Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

BLU Station Apartments

Viceroy Apartments

Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

Lakeside Gardens
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200 E Umstead St

Anderson Apartments

MAA Research Park

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Encore at the Park

Rolling Hills Apartments

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Atlas Durham

605 West End

Brightleaf on Main
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Willow Bend Apartments

1614 Fayetteville St, Unit B

Retreat at RTP

Murchison Apartments

Ellis Station

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Whetstone

GeerHouse
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Avon Crossings

Wye Junction

The Ramsey

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Lantower Bullhouse

Georgetown Manor

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

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Liberty Warehouse

Camden Durham

Foster on the Park Apartments
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The Churchill

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Beckon

Van Alen

Berkshire Main Street

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Maizon Durham

Avalon Durham

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810 Ninth

Station Nine
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9 Fisher Pl
NCCU, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NCCU?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCCU Studio Apartments | $1,477 | $875 | $3,469 |
| NCCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $800 | $3,862 |
| NCCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $999 | $4,867 |
| NCCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,300 | $7,394 |
| NCCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $1,700 | $2,667 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the NCCU Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available NCCU Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the NCCU area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included priced from $800. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable NCCU apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,073 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
| Rolling Hills Apartments | RH 2B 1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NCCU, NC
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the NCCU area is the $1.37 price per square foot Four Bed and Two Bath Model at Avon Crossings in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value NCCU apartment is the B1 Model at Encore at the Park starting at $1,358 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NCCU apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Crossings | Four Bed and Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Encore at the Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| The Churchill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Rolling Hills Apartments | RH 2B 1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NCCU Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in NCCU?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NCCU is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NCCU?
The cheapest apartment in NCCU is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in NCCU costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in NCCU?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 284 regular apartments in NCCU that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in NCCU?
Cheap apartments in NCCU have an average cost of $1,045 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NCCU.
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